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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
1
A spirited crowd hears a sequence of speeches by notable figures championing democracy and civic participation, highlighting the theme of unity and public engagement in the political process. The event closes with a call for continued public support and orderly participation in upcoming elections.
A large crowd gathered Friday night at Monroe City Hall as Democratic candidates Col. R. G. Pleasant Dr. James Jr swell and party leader Thomas spoke. They challenged joint debates with Parker, rebutted GOP claims, and affirmed Ouachita Parish’s Democratic loyalty with a strong turnout and praise for local leadership.
Secretary Lansing seeks a diplomatic path amid renewed submarine crisis talks with the German ambassador. Press reports note heightened urgency as both sides press for a peaceful resolution and avoid escalation.
Washington reports show Congress quieting as negotiations with Germany continue. Secretary Lansing rejects transferring talks to Berlin, while State Department awaits Berlin’s response to pledges protecting Americans aboard armed merchant ships. Senate and House debate signals potential action hinged on developments, with lawmakers split on policy and risk of severing diplomatic ties.
Washington reports that Congress plans no action risking administration diplomacy over the submarine dispute with Germany. Both houses back President Wilson against abridging rights of U S citizens at sea, with some advocates pressing a resolution to bar Americans from armed vessels though undecided on action. Speaker Clark cautioned a possible House passage by a two to one margin if a vote were held.
Lawrence Satterfield of the Interstate Commerce Commission will open a hearing in Atlanta on Monday for southern livestock shippers to present ideas on a uniform bill of lading. Hearings began in New York last month with shipper views from across the country, with a final session in Washington on April 19.
Lisbon February 26 Associated Press reports that Portugal's premier told the Chamber of Deputies attempts were made to damage seven Teutonic ships requisitioned by Portugal. He said it might be best to let the existing treaty with Germany lapse and that Portugal is ready for all eventualities arising from exercising its rights.
Chicago Herald notes Republicans accuse state parties of spreading misinformation to inflame voters as Democrats push back and cite policy contrasts in a tense political climate.
A Shreveport Times special from New Orleans on Feb. 25 reports Louisiana Democrats rallying after Chicago Herald rumors that the state may swing Republican or Progressive. Parker’s Calcasieu visit drew modest crowds as Republicans seek support while Pleasant and other Democratic leaders push turnout and unity in East Baton Rouge and Claiborne parish.
In 1835 Gerlach arrived in America at 24 and soon joined the regular army. He served at many posts, chased Seminoles in Florida, moved to the Hospital Corps in 1861, and after the Civil War earned a lieutenant commission for his service. Increasing wages at Cramp shipyards are set to raise pay by over $200,000 annually for 4,000 to 5,000 workers, with two years of work ahead. The North Star struck Castle Island in fog while entering Boston harbor, passengers rescued by tugs.
Feb 26 report from New Orleans says Major Harold C. Fiske ordered an assistant to Jonesville to assess flood conditions as government steamers remove refugees and livestock along the Black and Tensas rivers. Natchez relief reports urgent pleas from Peer Park for flood victims in lower Concordia parish, ten women and children nearly starving, clinging to levees and housetops as water rises.
Telegram from Oxford dated February 24 1915 reports Geor ge H Hanley stating Parker’s vote in DeSoto parish will not exceed 407 with Pelican as the only town taking Parker seriously Parker papers claim DeSoto is absurd and Hanley regrets missing a Shreveport Republican meeting.
German forces reported a major breakthrough on the Berlin front as a cordon protecting Prench ports was breached. The claim, issued amid heavy fighting, emphasized a rapid advance and warned of intensified bombardment and street clashes across the capital.
London dispatch reports a renewed German drive for Verdun with heavy artillery and high casualties. Berlin claims Fort Douaumont captured while French officials say the fort remains in French hands as fighting along the Lacote Dupoivre ridge intensifies. Allied reports note German attacks across the line and concern over Durazzo as Italian and Albanian resistance wanes.
Herlin Feb 26 report says German forces gained ground east of the Meuse north of Verdun with Emperor William watching. The war office claims capture of hills southwest of Louvemont and fortifications east of Louvemont. French resistance collapsed along the Wavre plain to Morpheville as Germans reportedly pursue the enemy.
Lloyds reports sinking of British steamers Denaby and Tummel near London. Seven crew members are missing. Of five survivors rescued, two have died. Col. Pleasant, Dr. Aswell, and Mr. Thomas departed at noon for Rustan to deliver tonight's address.
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